Nowadays, the pathogenicity of the new coronavirus to people has been greatly weakened. Therefore, many places across the country have gradually implemented the policy of "comprehensive liberalization". In the early stage of comprehensive liberalization, many people were infected with the new coronavirus.
Nowadays, the Internet is very developed, and people can quickly learn what symptoms they will experience after being infected with the new coronavirus. Recently, Fan Deng's father passed away because he developed symptoms of white lung after being infected with the new coronavirus. At this time, people were very worried, worried that they would also develop symptoms of white lung.
But in fact, everyone’s symptoms after being infected with the new coronavirus are different. We cannot determine what symptoms will appear after being infected with the new coronavirus. So what kind of disease is white lung? Why do symptoms of white lung appear after being infected with COVID-19?
Will the lungs turn white if infected with the new coronavirus?
Nowadays, the number of people infected with new coronavirus is gradually increasing, and the number of -positive patients going to the hospital is also increasing. Most of the patients with new coronavirus pneumonia have upper respiratory tract infection, , and a few patients have been diagnosed with pulmonary infection .
Some experts said that when inflammation reaches a certain level, the lung tissue will often appear white when taking CT films. However, there are many kinds of "white lungs", and COVID-19 infection is only one possibility.
In fact, the so-called white lung refers to the fact that the X-ray of normal lung tissue is black on chest X-ray, and only the heart and large blood vessels are white. However, due to various diseases and pathogenic factors, the density of both lungs increases over a large area, and white shadows appear. This phenomenon is called "white lungs."
However, when the symptoms of COVID-19 patients are severe, a large amount of lung tissue will be damaged, resulting in exudation and increased lung tissue density, which will appear as "white lungs" on CT.
So, besides COVID-19, are there other causes of “white lung”?
In fact, bacteria , shock , foreign body inhalation, crush injury , and even iatrogenic infections related to treatment, blood transfusion/ plasma , extracorporeal circulation , surgery, etc. may also occur.
"White lung" disease is often complicated and dangerous, but don't worry too much. As long as the cause is found and effective comprehensive treatment is carried out in a timely manner, it can be cured.
In addition to lung symptoms, what other symptoms will occur if infected with the new coronavirus?
1. Fever
Fever is one of the most common symptoms of the new coronavirus and one of the most common symptoms.
During the epidemic, temperature measurement is a daily necessity. However, this symptom also has disadvantages and is easily confused with the symptoms of cold and fever. And many times, electronic thermometer measurement has certain limitations; the most accurate part for body temperature measurement is the armpit, and the temperature under the armpit is also the closest to human body temperature. This is why hospitals usually measure fever with a mercury thermometer.
In addition, you should be vigilant when you have a fever, but not all coronavirus patients will have a fever!
2. Cough, runny nose
The most common site for the new coronavirus to invade and damage is the lungs, which is also known as " pneumonia ". The most common symptoms of pneumonia are fever and cough. However, the cough caused by the new coronavirus is different from the cold. The new coronavirus mainly causes a dry cough.
The so-called dry cough refers to the phenomenon of coughing without phlegm, or with very little phlegm that is difficult to pass out. This symptom is different from ordinary pneumonia and must be distinguished!
3. Gastrointestinal reactions
The symptoms of new coronavirus infection are not only respiratory symptoms, some patients may also experience diarrhea, nausea and vomiting symptoms. When symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting occur during the epidemic, and you have not eaten the wrong thing or caught a cold, you should be more vigilant and go to the hospital to rule out the possibility of infection.
4. Difficulty breathing
The most common damage site of the new coronavirus is the lungs. The lungs are the place where the human body exchanges gases and are also one of the most important organs of the human body. When the human body's gas exchange site is damaged, breathing will naturally be damaged to a certain extent; when unable to breathe, symptoms of hypoxia will occur. Most patients with new coronavirus pneumonia have left their families forever because of difficulty breathing!
The symptoms of the new coronavirus can easily be confused with those of a common cold, but no matter what the symptoms are, people should not ignore them. When the symptoms are mild, they should be more vigilant to avoid any chance of the virus further damaging the body.
Experts suggest that the body should be given a half-month recovery period after "Yangkang"
New coronavirus pneumonia infections have reached a peak in many places across the country, and the number of severely ill patients is gradually increasing across the country; many clinicians said that after infection, don't think that you will be cured in one week, but need to recover for two weeks.
Some secondary infections or complications will not appear until a period of time; for COVID-19 patients, especially the elderly and people with underlying diseases, sudden pneumonia or myocarditis may occur and become serious.
However, we cannot generalize whether COVID-19 affects different people, whether the infection will be severe, and when severe patients will become severe.
As an acute viral infection, the symptoms of COVID-19 may appear earlier, but for some secondary infections or complications, they may appear later; but in general, individual differences vary greatly in whether symptoms are aggravated and whether there are secondary infections.
Not everyone infected with COVID-19 will develop myocarditis, but you should also pay attention to rest for at least two weeks after infection to avoid overtaxing the body.
Earlier, some experts also posted: After being infected with COVID-19, people should need at least two weeks of rest. Don’t think that everything will be fine after one week! Some patients suddenly develop pneumonia or myocarditis only a week later, and their condition worsens.
There are individual differences in the time when severe cases appear, which may be related to the number of viruses the patient is infected with, underlying diseases, age, vaccination, etc. Don’t think that everything will be fine when symptoms improve, as the virus may not be completely eliminated from the body.
During this period, generally speaking, people's sick bodies cannot withstand strenuous activities and overexertion. Therefore, after infection, the body must be given at least half a month to a month to recuperate and repair. The most important thing is to always pay attention to physical symptoms. It makes more sense for individuals to identify and intervene early on the signs of serious illness.
After the new coronavirus is cured, will the lung symptoms be cured?
New coronavirus infection often refers to new coronavirus infection. If it is an asymptomatic or mild new coronavirus, the lungs will generally recover after cure, but if it is a severe new coronavirus, the lungs may not recover after cure.
1. Will be cured: After the new coronavirus infection, if it is asymptomatic or mild, it may not cause much damage to the lungs. After cure, lung function can usually be fully restored, and the lungs will be cured without leaving any sequelae. You don’t need to worry too much.
2. Will not be cured: If the patient with the new coronavirus is a severely ill patient, acute respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock , etc. may occur during the illness and can easily cause serious damage to lung tissue. For these patients, it may be difficult for the lungs to heal and return to normal.
What foods can help maintain lung health?
1. Carrots
Carrots are sweet and delicious. Consistent consumption of radish can reduce qi and eliminate food. It can also act as a diuretic and relieve stranguria. It has a good effect on coughs with excessive phlegm caused by lung heat.
2. Sydney
Sydney has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, clearing away heat and moisturizing dryness, and can also relieve symptoms such as throat discomfort caused by lung heat cough; in addition, boiling snow pears with rock sugar can effectively moisten the lungs and reduce fire.
3.Walnuts
Walnuts are warm in nature and sweet in taste. They have the functions of nourishing qi and blood, warming the lungs and moistening the intestines. In traditional Chinese medicine, walnuts are often used to treat symptoms such as lung and kidney deficiency, chronic cough and asthma, frequent urination, dysmenorrhea, lactation obstruction, insomnia and dreaminess.
4. Pig lungs
Pig lungs contain protein , fat, carbohydrates , vitamins , calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. It can be used to treat symptoms of cough due to lung deficiency and chronic cough and hemoptysis, and has good effects.
5. Red dates
Red dates have the effects of nourishing the stomach and spleen, increasing appetite, replenishing qi and strengthening the brain. Consistent consumption can also help moisten the heart and lungs, relieve coughs, nourish the five internal organs, and treat weakness; in addition, jujubes also have the effect of protecting the heart and strengthening physical strength, especially for symptoms such as insufficient blood and gas, lung deficiency cough, fatigue, neurasthenia , and mental anxiety. It has a good effect.
